BBL 2024-25 Match 39: Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers – Match Highlights and Scorecard
Perth Scorchers beat Adelaide Strikers by 5 wickets in the 39th match of the BBL 2024-25.
The Perth Scorchers secured a convincing five-wicket victory over the Adelaide Strikers in Match 39 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 at Optus Stadium, Perth.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, the Scorchers restricted the Strikers to 161 in 19.1 overs. Liam Scott played a lone hand for the visitors, scoring 67 off 43 balls with four fours and five sixes.
Matthew Short chipped in with a quick 40 off 21 deliveries, but the rest of the Strikers’ batting lineup faltered against the Scorchers’ disciplined bowling attack. Jason Behrendorff and Mahli Beardman stood out with three wickets each, while Lance Morris claimed two crucial dismissals.
Chasing 162, the Scorchers started strongly with Sam Fanning providing early momentum, scoring 29 off 20 balls before being run out. Contributions from Aaron Hardie (28 off 17) and Ashton Turner (21 off 18) kept the chase on track.
However, it was Cooper Connolly who anchored the innings with an unbeaten 39 off 21 balls, including four massive sixes, to guide his team to victory in just 16.2 overs.
The win saw the Scorchers leapfrog the Melbourne Renegades to claim fourth place on the points table, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, the Adelaide Strikers’ defeat confirmed their elimination from the tournament.
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Full Match Scorecard
Adelaide Strikers: 161/10 (19.1 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Carey | 22 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 314.29 | |
| Matthew Short | 40 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 190.48 | |
| Ollie Pope | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | |
| Liam Scott | 67 | 43 | 4 | 5 | 155.81 | |
| Alex Ross | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 | |
| Harry J Manenti | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | |
| D’Arcy Short | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Brendan Doggett | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | |
| Liam Haskett | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Lloyd Pope | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | |
| Jordan Buckingham | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Extra | 4 15 (b 1, w 3, nb 0, lb 0) | |||||
| Total | 161/10 (19.1 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Behrendorff | 3.1 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 6.63 |
| Lance Morris | 4 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 14.00 |
| Aaron Hardie | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Matthew Spoors | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Ashton Agar | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 |
| Cooper Connolly | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Mahli Beardman | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 5.67 |
Fall of wickets: 1-23 (Alex Carey – 1.3 ov), 2-39 (Ollie Pope – 2.6 ov), 3-88 (Matthew Short – 7.2 ov), 4-95 (Alex Ross – 8.4 ov), 5-101 (Harry J Manenti – 10.2 ov), 6-131 (D’Arcy Short – 14.5 ov), 7-155 (Brendan Doggett – 16.5 ov), 8-157 (Liam Scott – 17.4 ov), 9-161 (Liam Haskett – 18.4 ov), 10-161 (Lloyd Pope – 19.1 ov)
Perth Scorchers: 163/5 (16.1 overs)
| Batters | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Fanning | 29 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 145.00 | |
| Finn Allen | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 | |
| Aaron Hardie | 28 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 164.71 | |
| Cooper Connolly | 39 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 185.71 | |
| Ashton Turner | 21 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Nick Hobson | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 166.67 | |
| Matthew Spoors | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Extra | 13 15 (b 0, w 9, nb 1, lb 3) | |||||
| Total | 163/5 (16.2 ov) | |||||
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Doggett | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Liam Haskett | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Jordan Buckingham | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 |
| Lloyd Pope | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Matthew Short | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7.00 |
| D’Arcy Short | 3.2 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 11.10 |
Fall of wickets: 1-33 (Finn Allen – 2.2 ov), 2-69 (Sam Fanning – 7.1 ov), 3-70 (Aaron Hardie – 7.3 ov), 4-113 (Ashton Turner – 12.5 ov), 5-135 (Nick Hobson – 14.3 ov)
Match Result: Perth Scorchers won by 5 wickets.
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